Disney License Plates Stephen Garner www disneylicenseplates com

Disney License Plates Stephen Garner www. disneylicenseplates. com January 2013

Disney License Plates n Commonly known as: • Souvenir License Plates • Commemorative License Plates n n Unique Form of Disneyana Collectible Relatively Inexpensive • $8. 00 - $10. 00 per plate (new releases) n n n Numerous in Variety Incredible Art Work Memorabilia (Vacations/Souvenirs)

Disney License Plates n Collectible Types of Plates and Items • “Standard” 6” X 12” Auto Plates n Aluminum (or other metal such as steel) • Embossed (2 -D, stamped, raised features) n Plastic • • Flat Lenticular and 3 -D (Optical Effects) Special Effect (Dual-Sided) License Plate Frames Bicycle License Plates Disney Property ID Plates Unique License Plates n Autographed

Disney License Plates ALUMINUM

Disney License Plates PLASTIC

Disney License Plates PLASTIC – LENTICULAR OPTICAL EFFECT n Clear coating applied over image to provide a “moving” or “motion” effect.

Disney License Plates PLASTIC – 3 -D OPTICAL EFFECT n Clear coating applied over image to provide a “ 3 -D” effect.

Disney License Plates LENTICULAR AND 3 -D CLEAR COATING

Disney License Plates PLASTIC – DUAL SIDED SPECIAL EFFECT n So far only one Dual Sided plate has been released (2005). FRONT BACK

Disney License Plates FRAMES

Disney License Plates BICYCLE

Disney License Plates PROPERTY

Disney License Plates UNIQUE (AUTOGRAPHED)

Disney License Plates n Issue Types • • • Cast Member Disney Cruise Line Disneyland Resort Disneyland Paris Disney Resorts Disney Studios Walt Disney World Euro Disney Miscellaneous Prototype Sports Tokyo Disneyland n Issued for • • • General Souvenirs Parks Hotel Resorts Events Anniversaries Openings Attractions Themed Lands Sporting Events Corporate Holdings

Disney License Plates

Disney License Plates

Disney License Plates n “Standard” License Plates • Aluminum (or other metal) n n n Embossed - Stamped With or Without Plate ID Numbers Shrink-wrapped • Plastic n n n Flat Optical/Special Effects (Lenticular, 3 -D and Dual-Sided) Thickness varies (1/64” to 3/16”) • Bolt “Holes” n n Round Slots (short, elongated and extra long) Square Mouse Ears (Tokyo Disneyland Plates) • Variations n n n n Back Colors Reprints (usually color changes) Bolt “Holes” (Round vs. Slots) Material (aluminum vs. plastic) Features (ID numbers – with/without) Printing Errors Prototypes

Disney License Plates ALUMINUM Front of Plate Background – Flat Area Bolt Slots Border Embossed / Raised Copyright Plate ID Number Image Area – Embossed / Raised

Disney License Plates ALUMINUM Back of Plate Back Color (Plain Aluminum or Colored) Bolt Slot Embossed Areas Price Tag (With or Without UPC/SKU Number) Attached To Shrinkwrap Warning Label for Proper Use (Found on early plates)

Disney License Plates ALUMINUM n Plate ID Numbers • Manufacturer number indicating when plate was produced • Usually found in the lower left corner of the plate Five-digit style – no obvious date indication May 1997 Year Month Year/Month of Manufacture Date Style Two Digit Year; Letter indicates Month “A” = January, “L” = December March 1995 Sequential Number “X” for the Month indicates this plate is manufactured all year long

Disney License Plates PLASTIC Front of Plate Background (Flat) Bolt Hole Border (Flat) Flat Image Area Copyright

Disney License Plates PLASTIC Back of Plate Price Tag with UPC/SKU number – Attached to Plate Bolt Slots Price Tag Back Usually White in Color and is Flat

Disney License Plates PLASTIC PLATE – REMOVED PRICE TAG n Remnants of a “removed” price tag

Disney License Plates Bolt “Hole” Types Round with either 2 or 4 holes Square – Found only on thick (3/16”) Plastic Plates Bolt slots Mouse Ear – Found only on Tokyo Disneyland Plates

Disney License Plates Bolt “Slot” Variations Short Elongated Extra Long

Disney License Plates Back Color Variations Plain Aluminum Back Red Back

Disney License Plates Reprint “Color Changes” Variations Original Release 2000 2002 Release

Disney License Plates Bolt “Hole” Variations Two Bolt Holes Four Short Bolt Slots

Disney License Plates Material Variations Original Aluminum Releases Plastic Releases

Disney License Plates ID Number Variations Plates were produced with and without ID numbers

Disney License Plates Printing Errors Original Red Color Registration and Bolt Holes Drilled are Drilled Wrong Missing Colors and Text

Disney License Plates Prototypes Original Aluminum Plastic Release Flat (Not Stamped) Aluminum Prototypes

Disney License Plates Prototypes That Were Never Produced

Disney License Plates Prototype Art Production Plate

Disney License Plates License Plate Frames n n n Designed to fit standard 6” X 12” plates Made of Metal or Plastic For those who want “Disney-ize” their vehicle in states that require two plates

Disney License Plates Bicycle License Plates n n n Made of Metal or Plastic Size varies from 3” X 5” to 4” X 6” One of the earliest Disney license plates produced Circa 1960’s

Disney License Plates Disney Property ID Plates n n Used at Disneyland Walt Disney World To Identify Disney Property • Strollers, Wheelchairs and Electric Carts

Disney License Plates Unique License Plates - Autographed n Unique one-of-a-kind items 1993 Mighty Ducks Team Bob Iger, Disney Company CEO Mark Seppala, WDW Merchandise Artist Ed Grier, Former President Disneyland Resort

Disney License Plates Collecting n Where can you find them? • Disney Parks n • • • n On-site or through Mail Order E-Bay or other Auction Sites Disneyana Shows Internet Cost • $8. 00 - $10. 00 average at the Parks for current issues • Older “out-of-print” issues command a premium n Know what your looking for • Auction sellers overuse the term “RARE” in their listings • New releases are sold on the Auction sites for a premium n They can be bought cheaper through Disney Mail Order most of the time • Sellers also confuse “NEW” and “MINT” terms when describing plates • Some plates have similar designs, examine the auction image thoroughly • Ask the seller questions about the item n Disney Mail Order • It helps to know the UPC/SKU number for the plate your ordering • Mail Order CM’s (Cast Members) have little knowledge of plates

Disney License Plates n Disney Mail Order Toll Free Number • Disney Parks Merchandise Guest Services n 1 -877 -560 -6477 • Monday to Friday, 9: 00 am to 8: 00 pm (Eastern Time Zone)

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Disney License Plates n Summary • Low cost Disney Collectible • There are over 690 known standard plates • Great fun collecting and hunting down new and older plates • Your resource for Disney Plate info is at: n www. disneylicenseplates. com • Finally – the warning that should be on all license plates…………. .

Disney License Plates

Disney License Plates

Disney License Plates

Disney License Plates

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